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The Daily Eastern News

The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

Panthers’ comeback stopped short, lose to Fort Wayne on road

Blake Faith, Men's Basketball Reporter December 4, 2019

Eastern’s men’s basketball team was down 13 points to Fort Wayne and clawed their way back to within one point. The Mastodon’s held on to their lead down the stretch and won 74-69 over the Panthers....

Eastern forward JaQualis Matlock looks to pass the ball inside from the top of the key against Indiana Northwest on Nov. 18 in Lantz Arena. Matlock had six points, four rebounds and two blocks in the Panthers’ 114-61 win.

Eastern to play rematch with Fort Wayne

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor December 3, 2019

The Eastern men’s basketball team’s opponent Wednesday may bring back bad memories for the Panthers from last season. Eastern (4-3) visits Fort Wayne (5-5) Wednesday, but a little over a year ago...

Eastern guard Jordyn Hughes defends the ball handler against Indiana State on Nov. 10 in Lantz Arena. The Sycamores beat the Panthers 59-57.

Notebook: Teams sharpen up before OVC play begins

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor December 3, 2019

In just under a month, Eastern and the rest of the Ohio Valley Conference will begin conference play, and the OVC teams have already built up a bit of a resume at this point in the season. The Panthers...

Column: Eastern finding early offense with key factors

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor December 2, 2019

  It’s been seven games up and seven games down for Eastern women’s basketball, and early offense has been the biggest consistency for the Panthers in the early portion of the season. Eastern...

Analysis: 3 things that standout for men’s basketball

Blake Faith, Men's Basketball Reporter December 2, 2019

The men’s basketball team began their season with a 4-3 record. The season has just started, but there are three points from looking at the statistics and data that Eastern has done well and if continued...

Panthers beat Lipscomb for 3rd win in 4 games

Adam Tumino, Women's Basketball Reporter December 1, 2019

The Eastern women’s basketball team (4-3) picked up a 66-56 win against Lipscomb Dec. 1, raising their record above .500 for the third time this season.  The win was the Panthers’ third in...

Analysis: Panthers’ scoring options are abundant

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor December 1, 2019

The Eastern men’s basketball team has not played for a week and a half, but the last games it did play helped show the offensive attack the Panthers will have for the season. Last season, Eastern...

Eastern guard Marvin Johnon looks to pass inside in the Panthers’ 114-61 win against Indiana Northwest Nov. 18. Johnson had 16 points, seven assists, five rebounds and four steals in the game.

Eastern to play 3 games in 3 days in Texas

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor November 21, 2019

The Eastern men’s basketball team (2-2) faces three opponents on back-to-back-to-back this weekend, and there are two factors to look for when the Panthers play. Starting Friday, Eastern plays St. Francis...

Eastern guard Karle Pace handles the ball near the top of the key against Indiana State Nov. 10 in Lantz Arena. Pace had 20 points and five assists in the game, which the Panthers lost 59-57.

Panthers annihilate Aces 90-44 on road

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief November 19, 2019

The Eastern women’s basketball team (3-2) outscored Evansville (1-3) 56-19 in the second half of what would eventually become a 90-44 blowout win for the Panthers Tuesday night in Evansville. Five...

Column: Skipper-Brown, Dixon key for Panther scoring

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor November 19, 2019

Every transfer on the men’s basketball team stands out in his own way and has produced well in the Panthers’ games so far. Because each player has his own strengths, picking the “most valuable”...

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Deang Deang guards an opposing ball handler while preparing for an incoming screen. Eastern defeated Indiana Northwest 114-61 Monday in Lantz Arena.

Analysis: Panthers flourish on offense and defense in home win

Blake Faith, Men's Basketball Reporter November 19, 2019

The Panther defense controlled the Indiana Northwest Redhawks in a 114-61 home win. The Panther defense helped the Panthers scored 100 points for the first time since 2016. Juniors Deang Deang and Marvin...

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Mack Smith rises on the wing for a three-point attempt. Smith extended his streak of consecutive games with a made three-pointer to 53 games Monday in Eastern’s 114-61 victory over Indiana Northwestern.

Panthers win big over Indiana Northwest

Tom O'Connor, Men's Basketball Reporter November 19, 2019

Not since the 2000-01 season had the Panthers scored 90 or more points in back-to-back games, and it was just the second game over the past four years in which the Panthers posted at least 100 points for...

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